QoS is required
when using Dante in networks that have 100Mbps devices and is optional in networks with Gigabit devices
. We recommend that QoS be enabled in all Dante networks in order to ensure proper operation under all possible conditions.
When should QoS be considered?
Organizations use QoS
to meet the traffic requirements of sensitive applications
, such as real-time voice and video, and to prevent the degradation of quality caused by packet loss, delay and jitter. Organizations can reach a QoS by using certain tools and techniques, such as jitter buffer and traffic shaping.
Does Dante requires strict priority queuing when QoS is used?
Dante requires
strict priority queuing
when QoS is used. Communicating between devices from different VLANs requires a router. This comes in many forms, from a hardware router to a router configured within a Layer 3 switch. After setting up the network, you open Dante controller.
What type of network service is Dante?
Dante is a combination of software, hardware, and network protocols that delivers
uncompressed, multi-channel, low-latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network
using Layer 3 IP packets.
When choosing a network switch what minimum speed is suggested Dante?
While Gigabit switches are recommended,
100Mbps switches
may be used in limited scenarios. For low channel count (<32) applications, a 100Mbps switch may be used as long as it supports proper QoS, and QoS is active.
What is a QoS rule?
QoS Rules are
customized settings to tell the router what types of traffic to give priority to
. Each rule will allow you to assign priority to a certain type of connection (e.g. Skype), which the router will then use to start filtering your bandwidth.
What are QoS features?
Quality of Service (QoS) is a
feature of routers and switches which prioritizes traffic so that more important traffic can pass first
. The result is a performance improvement for critical network traffic. QoS equipment is useful with VoIP phones or in LANs with high volumes of local traffic.
QoS Mapping is a feature which converts layer 2 802.1p tags to
layer 3 DSCP tags
so that they can safely traverse (in mapped form) 802.1p-incapable links; when the packet arrives for delivery to the next 802.1p-capable segment, QoS Mapping converts from DSCP back to 802.1p tags so that layer 2 QoS can be honored.
What is a DSCP value?
A Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) is
a packet header value that can be used to request
(for example) high priority or best effort delivery for traffic.
What protocol does Dante assign IP addresses to?
Dante uses
DHCP
for addressing when available, and will auto-‐assign an IP address if it is not, exactly like a PC or Mac. o Dante devices will continue to “look” for DHCP even after auto-‐assigning an IP address. o Some, but not all, Dante device allow the setting of static IP addresses.
When a Dante preset is saved Where is the information kept?
Save a Dante Preset
All Receiving Dante stream information will be stored
in the Preset
. When you want to just capture the routings to one or several Dante devices, make sure “Rx Channel Subscriptions” is checked.
Do you need Internet for Dante?
Dante Via will periodically connect to the Internet to validate its license with the licensing server
. In order for Dante Via to remain activated, the computers on which it is installed must be continuously or regularly connected to the Internet.
Can you send video over Dante?
The Dante AV Module supports one video channel and eight bi-directional channels of uncompressed Dante audio. The Dante AV Module is capable of sending video (
up to 4K 3840×2160
) over a 1G network (800 Mbps recommended maximum bit rate) and includes control, transport and synchronization.
Do I need a managed switch for Dante?
Does Dante require special switches? No.
We strongly recommend that Gigabit switches be used
due to the clear advantages in performance and scalability. Read other Networks and Switches FAQs for suggestions and requirements.
When using Category Cable what type is recommended?
Go with
Cat 6a
if: Your internet plan speeds are higher than 1,000 Mbps. You want a cable that likely won’t be outdated in two to three years. Upgrade to Cat 7 if: You want a cable that supports slightly higher bandwidth and will cost you around the same price as a Cat 6a cable.
Can you daisy chain Dante devices?
In most cases the
answer is “no”
. Dante devices are connected via a network switch, which most often means a “star” topology – all devices are connected to a single central point, which minimizes the number of “hops” through which data must pass.
